Tight Budget? Affordable Ideas to Enjoy a Romantic Date This Valentine's Day

We're here to tell you that it's okay if you want to stay at home for Valentine's Day. The thought of traffic makes us want to stay at home, too, BUT there is the weekend after. If you’re thinking of a fun, different way to make your partner feel all loved-up this season without having to spend too much, here are some date night ideas you can try out.

Indulge your inner kids at Enchanted Kingdom

We're fans of theme park dates and Enchanted Kingdom offers a romantic dinner at the Wheel of Fate and a captivating show at Eldar’s Theater (Php2.1k). And who doesn't want cap off the day watching fireworks display! If you want heart-stopping, then don't forget to ride the Space Shuttle and EKstreme Tower. Do a double date for Php4k (4 pax).

Enchanted Kingdom is located at San Lorenzo South, Sta. Rosa, Laguna.

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Say yes to love at Araneta Center

Head to Araneta Center at the Gateway Cineplex is also hosting a variety show called "1 Night Stand Live" (Php250 at 6 p.m.) for those who want to spend Valentine’s Day laughing over the hilarious side of love.

Sing and dance along to your favorite love songs

No Valentine’s Day is complete without hearing your favorite romantic tunes. OPM artist Noel Cabangon, also known as the soothing voice behind “Kanlungan,” is holding a concert entitled Himig ng Aking Pag-Ibig on February 13, 2019, at the Music Museum. For an affordable price, you can spend a beautiful night of singing along to tender love songs (tickets start at Php1,000).

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Watch local Pinoy films

Recreate those first-date feels by watching a movie with your special someone this Hearts’ Day! Get your fix of international flicks and local film gems at Cinema ’76 Film Society (Php180). There’s nothing quite like spending some down time with a good movie and the person you love most!

Meditate together

Don't laugh but a date night where you literally get to relax doesn't sound so bad. Besides, the Zen meditation classes every week at Ocean Sky Chan Monastery in San Juan, Metro Manila are free! A bonus: it also offers free Mandarin classes! Hey, the couple who meditates AND learns a language together, now that's commitment.

Have a romance under the stars

If you want "stargazing" with convenience, then check out National Planetarium, which has just reopened. The exhibition where you can learn about the stars and planets guided early people in sea navigation, fishing, and agriculture is free. It will cost you to catch a show — but only for Php50! The National Planetarium is also located near the National Museum, so why not make February 14 (or the weekend after) a day of learning history for you and your partner?

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The National Planetarium is located at Dr. Jose P. Rizal Park, Padre Burgos Avenue, Ermita, Manila. It is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesdays to Sundays. Learn more here.